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outsize
[ out-sahyz ]
/ ˈaʊtˌsaɪz /
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noun
adjective
Also outsized . being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc.: a rack of outsize dresses; an outsize puppy; pampering an outsize ego.
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British Dictionary definitions for outsize
outsize
/ (ˈaʊtˌsaɪz) /
adjective
Also: outsized very large or larger than normaloutsize tomatoes
noun
something outsize, such as a garment or person
(modifier) relating to or dealing in outsize clothesan outsize shop
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